A Warm, Humid Friday with a Stormy Edge in Northwestern Ontario
DRYDEN – WEATHER – Start your day with a breath of fresh—well, very moist—air! It’s currently 15.1°C in Dryden and Vermilion Bay, with the atmosphere nearly bursting at the seams at 95% humidity. Winds from the east at 11 km/h are barely helping move the thick air, while the barometric pressure sits at 100.9 kPa, gently nudging downward. The skies are cloudy, but that’s just the beginning.
Friday: Warm, Muggy, and Watch the Skies!
Today promises a tug-of-war between sun and cloud, with a 40% chance of showers and the risk of thunderstorms—those rumbling sky tantrums that just love to crash your Friday picnic. The high of 25°C will feel more like 30°C once the humidity joins the party. On the bright side, the UV index is a very high 8, so don’t forget the sunscreen in between dodging raindrops!
Wardrobe tip: Dress for a sauna with a chance of rain. Light, breathable clothes will be your friend, and keep that umbrella handy, just in case the skies decide to get dramatic.
Tonight: Thunder May Linger
The unsettled skies continue this evening with partly cloudy conditions and a 60% chance of showers, again with the risk of thunderstorms lingering. It’ll be a warm night with a low of 15°C, so no need to pile on the blankets—unless they’re thunderstorm comfort blankets.
Saturday: A Steamy Start and Stormy Scenarios
Saturday will begin mostly cloudy with a 60% chance of early morning showers and a continued risk of thunderstorms. Once that clears up (maybe), expect a humid high of 25°C, but with the humidex pushing it to a sticky 32°C. That’s classic summer-in-the-northwest: equal parts sun, sweat, and storm watching.
Saturday night offers some relief with just a 30% chance of lingering showers and a mild low of 15°C.
Sunday and Monday: Rising Temps and Rain on the Radar
Sunday gets hotter still with a high of 28°C, though clouds and a 30% chance of showers may add a little moodiness to your Sunday stroll. The night, however, looks decidedly damp with steady rain and a low of 13°C.
Monday’s looking brighter, with a mix of sun and cloud and a 30% chance of showers, capped by a cooler high of 21°C. Skies are expected to clear by Monday night, dipping to a comfy 9°C—perfect for sleeping or stargazing.
Dryden Weather Trivia 🌩️
Here’s a fun nugget: Dryden holds the distinction of being one of the first communities in Canada to install a lightning detection system in the early 2000s. Why? Northwestern Ontario is one of the most lightning-prone regions in the country—so if your dog bolts under the bed before you hear the thunder, trust their instincts!
